Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for the commission of a hate crime; provide for. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g).

This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to establish specific sentencing recommendations for hate crimes. It directly affects judges and prosecutors by providing a framework to determine appropriate prison terms when a crime is motivated by bias. The key provision requires courts to consider the hate crime aspect when applying existing sentencing rules to ensure consistent and fair punishment. This change aims to standardize how hate-motivated offenses are penalized within the state's criminal justice system.